In a chaotic world of infrastructure development, a woman's path to survival after being reborn

The generals, who had been wondering, immediately understood when they heard Liu Quan's words. They stepped forward, quietly pushed Liu Quan aside, and then hurriedly volunteered, "General, we can."

Zhao Zexuan had seen through the generals' underhanded maneuvers, but he didn't expose them. Instead, he said, "They want to see us defeated by the plague, so let them see it. Once they see a satisfactory result, they will come to receive the fruits of their labor in person."

Upon hearing this, the generals immediately chimed in, "In that case, we'll also trap them and beat them to a pulp."

Since we're going to lure the snake out, we need to make the necessary preparations, or at least create the right atmosphere.

"I'll leave this to you all. Make sure you convince those people that we've reached a dead end," Zhao Zexuan said in a deep voice.

Originally bored, the generals perked up as soon as they heard about the mission, and confidently assured each other, "General, rest assured, we will do our best."

***

After the order was given, everyone in the camp got busy. No one knew how it was arranged, but soon rumors started to spread that the plague had spread and was out of control.

The rumors not only spread outside the city but also into the town, causing widespread panic. The town's residents were worried about this even in their dreams. Before, people would wear masks and walk around on the street, but now the streets are deserted.

Su Li had also heard the rumors; they were specifically told to her by Aunt Wang and a few others in order to find a solution.

"Madam, you said the situation outside is so serious, do you need our help?" Aunt Wang asked with some concern.

Su Li was also considering this matter. She mainly didn't expect the plague to spread so quickly. Wasn't it said that the situation was under control from the beginning? How could it still be so serious?

Su Li had some doubts, but she didn't have time to dwell on them. Looking at Aunt Wang and the others who looked worried, she said, "I'll send someone to inquire first to see if we need to send some supplies. Not to mention cotton clothes and food, masks are definitely needed."

“Yes, yes, masks are definitely needed,” Aunt Wang and the others quickly chimed in.

"Aunties, go back and make masks first. I'll have someone inquire about it first, and then I'll let you know when I have the results," Su Li said.

Hearing this, Aunt Wang and the others could only suppress their worries and nod, saying, "Then we'll go back first. Let us know if you have any news, and just let us know if you need any help."

Upon hearing this, Su Li nodded.

After Aunt Wang and the others left the General's Mansion with heavy hearts, Su Li summoned Mo Bei and asked him to find out what had happened.

Mo Bei was also worried about the situation outside, so he set off immediately after receiving the order.

The city was under martial law, and news couldn't get out at all. If Mo Bei hadn't had a way to contact Mo Nan, he probably wouldn't have received any news either.

"What's going on? Has the plague really spread outside?" Mo Bei asked worriedly.

Upon hearing this, Mo Nan's expression became quite interesting. Recalling the busyness of the past two days, he said, "It's true, it's spreading."

For some reason, Mo Bei always felt that Mo Nan wasn't telling the truth, as if he was hiding something. Something felt off, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it.

Mo Bei knew Mo Nan's personality well enough to know that if the situation outside was too serious, he wouldn't be behaving like this. He wasn't telling the truth, so there must be some hidden reason.

Having figured this out, Mo Bei understood, but he still tentatively asked, "Madam asked if we need to send some more grain and some people out of the city to help."

Upon hearing this, Mo Nan refused without even looking up, saying, "No need, no one needs to help."

What was initially just a suspicion has now been confirmed: the news of the plague spreading must be false. As for why this false information was spread, there must be a reason.

Having already figured it out, Mo Bei didn't ask any more questions. After giving Mo Nan some instructions, he quickly led his men back to the General's Mansion.

"How is it?" This was the first question Su Li asked Mo Bei when she saw him.

Upon hearing Su Li's question, Mo Bei recounted Mo Nan's expression and words without hesitation, without any personal feelings mixed in.

Su Li wasn't stupid. After hearing Mo Nan say that they didn't need manpower or food for the time being, she understood the key point: the news was probably false.

"Why release such news?" This was what Su Li didn't understand. She guessed that something must have happened outside, and it must be something big.

Su Li didn't dwell on what major event it was; she just wanted to know that everything outside was normal.

"Madam, what should we do next?" Mo Bei couldn't help but ask when Su Li remained silent.

Hearing Mo Bei's words, Su Li said, "Pretend you know nothing, and act just like everyone else, nervous and scared!"

Upon hearing this, Mo Bei instantly understood Su Li's meaning and nodded in agreement, "This subordinate knows nothing."

Knowing the instructions given by Aunt Wang and the others before they left the mansion, Mo Bei asked again, "Should we tell Aunt Wang and the others about this?"

Su Li shook her head and said, "Let's not talk about it for now. Maybe we can't get the truth out of them, and we might not be able to get it out of Aunt Wang and the others either."

"Yes, I understand," Mo Bei nodded.

……

Meanwhile, Mo Nan, unaware that Mo Bei and Su Li had already noticed something amiss, felt increasingly uneasy after returning home. He found a time to tell Zhao Zexuan about the situation and wanted to know what to do.

"General, do you think Madam will be extremely anxious after hearing the news? Will it affect the baby in her womb? If it affects the young master or young lady, then I have made a huge mistake," Mo Nan said with a look of remorse.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zexuan looked at Mo Nan, who had come to see him early that morning, and asked with a frown, "What did you say to Mo Bei?"

Realizing he might have made a mistake, Mo Nan quickly recounted the whole story, describing the scene of their meeting, and concluded by saying, "I just remembered General Liu's instructions not to tell anyone..."

After listening to Mo Nan's words, Zhao Zexuan remained silent for a while before saying, "Don't worry, Mo Bei should have already noticed something is wrong. They probably already guessed that the news is fake."

Upon receiving this answer, Mo Nan was both pleased and worried. He cautiously inquired, "Now that they know, will the news leak out?"

"What do you think?" Zhao Zexuan looked up at Mo Nan below and sighed helplessly.

Understanding the meaning behind Zhao Zexuan's words, Mo Nan immediately felt relieved. He said, "Then it won't happen. I knew Mo Bei and his wife were both so smart that they would understand my intentions!"